Product Development & Manufacturing Resources

Do you know what is a fad, and how to profit from one? Learn how to study a fad's potential and act on it quickly.

SCORE's latest infographic, “Manufacturing & Small Business,” investigates how small businesses fit into the vast world of manufacturing.

Did you know that 98.6% of manufacturing companies are small businesses? Our latest infographic details the strength of small businesses in the manufacturing industry. Read more

In this podcast, Ramon Ray chats with Maria Dellapina, owner of Specs4Us, a company that creates specialty glasses for people with Down syndrome. Read more

In this podcast, Ramon Ray talks with SCORE client Maria Messier, the creator of the Extendher, a clip-on jacket extender and babywearing cover all in one. Read more

Product sourcing (the first steps in the supply chain management) is getting your new product produced, packaged and market-ready. It is the practice of developing and buying your products from either domestic or international producers.

Every product we use in our daily lives was once just an idea. Follow these eight steps to go from concept to manufacturing, and hopefully, a profit.

What is just-in-time inventory management, and how can it help your business grow? Ask yourself these questions first. Read more

Have you ever wished your company’s product could reach exponentially more potential customers than those you’re already targeting? Licensing can take your small business and catapult it to a huge audience, but only if you do it wisely.